Month: December 2016

A Review of the Highlights of 2016

It is so hard to believe that 2016 is coming to a close. Although it has been a year filled with many struggles and challenges, this year has been one of the biggest years for us! We feel so blessed to do what we love while having the opportunity to work with some amazing clients and vendors!

There were so many highlights this year. We crossed off three dream venues on our bucket list! Vizcaya, the Addison and the Flagler Museum were venues we always dreamed of shooting at and this year we did!

With so many beautiful moments at so many incredible locations a blog post sharing the highlights of 2016 was in order. We hope you enjoy a few of our favorite moments in 2016.

Favorite dress shot of 2016!Another favorite!! Reasons why having beautiful window light is so important in the getting ready location! So many favorites from Scott and Rochelle’s wedding! This wedding arch was just breathtaking! Absolute favorite of the day!

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Our 2016 Christmas Portraits

Even though we are photographers and I grew up having my photograph taken all the time by my mom, we are really bad about getting our photos taken! However, just like my mom always made it a priority, I always try to have Christmas portraits done of us every year. Sometimes I’m on my A-game and have them done by the end of October or other times (Cough* cough*, this year) they don’t get done until the week before Christmas! But one thing, or I should say one person, I can always count on is my best friend Brooke Carter to capture us oh-so-perfectly!

Every year for the past three years, we have dressed up, picked a spot and taken each other’s Christmas photos. We always have a great time and it’s the perfect way to get our photos done quickly. If you want to see Brooke and Frank’s Christmas photos click here. This year they had a special announcement included in their shoot!

Brooke has been one of my best friends for a little over nine years now and over the years I’ve taught her the essentials of photography. She has assisted me in a handful of shoots and has even been my second shooter for a few weddings. When it comes to aesthetics and composition she thinks just like me. Plus she knows her angles too, so I always feel like I’m being captured in a flattering way.

After our shoots, went spend way too many hours gushing over the photos as I edit our favorites. This has definitely become one of my favorite Christmas traditions! Here are a few of my favorite shots!

From our family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Details behind our 2016 Christmas Portraits:

Palm Beach Maternity Christmas Portraits

It’s that time of year! Time to snuggle up close with the one you love, share some cheer and have some Christmas portraits taken! These Palm Beach maternity Christmas portraits were special ones because they were for our dear friends Frank and Brooke who have a very precious Christmas gift on its way! As you may remember, back in early November I shared their pregnancy announcement photos. And for this shoot, they are excited to announce the gender of their baby!

Last weekend, they had a Christmas gender reveal party. The theme was “Baby it’s cold outside”! How cute is that!? Brooke and Frank wanted to be surprised along with everyone else at the party so in the weeks leading up to the party Brooke asked if I would be the person to find out, keep the secret and find something Christmas related for them to open at the party that would reveal the gender of their baby. I was so honored to be the first know and couldn’t wait to find the perfect gift! Once I received the envelope from the doctor stating the gender, I immediately went out looking for a Christmas ornament!

After searching at a few places, I found the perfect one. “There is no greater gift than the love of a son”, it read. That’s right, they are having a BOY! When they opened it at the party and read it, their faces were priceless. It was a perfect moment.

The following day, we captured a few joyful Christmas maternity portraits in Palm Beach, Florida. Here are a few of our favorites! Enjoy!

Holding the ornament that revealed the gender of their baby! Aren’t they just the cutest couple?!

Details behind these Palm Beach Maternity Christmas Portraits:

An Elegant Rustic Wedding in Lake Worth, Florida

On Saturday, December 10th 2016, Andrew and I had the pleasure of documenting Jaisa and Bruce’s elegant rustic wedding at the Lake Worth Casino in Lake Worth, Florida. Their wedding day was filled with soft blush tones and simple rustic touches. It was a gorgeous blend of elegance and Southern charm.

One of the most precious moments of the day was when Bruce’s son, Bruce Jr. surprised Jaisa with a second identical wedding band to complete her wedding set. It was a beautiful moment to see his face light up as Jaisa teared up. Little Bruce Jr. was the reason Jaisa and Bruce met in the first place and it was so sweet to witness the moment they officially became a family.

Their Love Story:

Bruce and Jaisa, met about three years ago. Jaisa worked at a daycare where Bruce Jr. attended when he was two years old. Jaisa fell in love with this sweet little boy and when she met his daddy it was love at first sight. Even though Jaisa did not really believe in such a thing, their relationship bloomed quickly. Soon after their first date, she knew he was the one she wanted to spend forever with. After nine months together, Jaisa was invited to Bruce’s family Christmas vacation to Walt Disney World! It was a special trip, but what made it even more magical is on December 25th, 2013, Bruce popped the big question, in front of Cinderella’s castle! Jaisa told me, “It was just magical and an unforgettable moment.”

Jaisa and Bruce, Andrew and I are so honored to have been a part of your big day! We loved working with you guys and Bruce Jr. and hope to work with you all again in the future! We wish you all the best in this new exciting season of life!

Loved these shoes! The absolutely stunning bride! “Daddy, here comes our girl.” First kiss! The stunning bridal party! The gorgeous family! Jupiter donuts!! First dance as husband and wife. Father/daughter dance Mother/son dance These two were so cute as they danced and danced! He caught the garter……And his girlfriend caught the bouquet! Cake time!

A Romantic Nautical Wedding in Wellington, Florida

On Saturday, November 19th, 2016, Andrew and I had the pleasure of capturing Jessica and Kasey’s romantic nautical wedding at the Wellington Community Center in Wellington, Florida. The day was simply perfect. A Nautical theme inspired this wedding because of Kasey’s current service in the Navy as an officer. Touches of blush gave a soft and romantic feel to the day. But what made this day so beautiful were the sweet and tender moments Jessica and Kasey shared throughout the day.

In January of 2013, Jessica and Kasey met while they were attending the University of Florida. It wasn’t long before they became close friends. Later that year, in the Fall, they began dating. In June of 2015, on a trip to Niagara Falls, Kasey popped the big question. Jessica had her suspicions that he was going to propose during their trip but when he did she was still surprised and thrilled! Kasey’s grandmother was there with them and was not only able to be a part of such a special moment but was also able to film the entire proposal.

Jessica and Kasey, thank you for allowing Andrew and I the pleasure of documenting your gorgeous wedding day! We loved working with you both and hope to work with you both again!

The photo above is possibly one of my favorite ring shots to date! First look with dad! Jessica you are stunning! The first kiss! Some of my favorite photos of the day! First off, the first dance!Then a sweet father/daughter dance.And finally, a special mother/son dance Cake cuttingAnd the night came to a close with a dreamy sparkler send off!

The creative team that brought this romantic nautical wedding together: